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Release Date: 2012   Duration: 150 min

Cast: Siddique, Nithya Menen, Asif Ali, Thilakan

Categories: Movies, Musical, Drama, Romance Film, Comedy film, Musical Drama

Ustad Hotel is a 2012 Indian drama film that was written by Anjali Menon, directed by Anwar Rasheed and produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames and was distributed by Central Pictures. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, Thilakan, Siddique, Nithya Menen, Mamukkoya and Lena Abhilash in supporting roles, and Asif Ali and Jishnu in cameo roles. Ustad Hotel was one...  MORE

Ustad Hotel is a 2012 Indian drama film that was written by Anjali Menon, directed by Anwar Rasheed and produced by Listin Stephen under the banner of Magic Frames and was distributed by Central Pictures. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan in the lead role, Thilakan, Siddique, Nithya Menen, Mamukkoya and Lena Abhilash in supporting roles, and Asif Ali and Jishnu in cameo roles. Ustad Hotel was one of Thilakan's last films, which was released a few months before he died. The film is about a young man named Faizal, who studies in Switzerland as a chef against his rich father's wishes. As the relation between father and son deteriorates, Feyzee is forced to work as a cook in a restaurant at Kozhikode run by his grandfather Karim. A strong bond develops between Karim, an elderly Sufi Muslim, and his educated grandson who eventually decides to work permanently in the restaurant. The film also discusses issues of poverty, underprivilege and tensions between rich and poor in India. Food and its nuances becomes a central character in the film. Ustad Hotel received overwhelmingly positive reviews, and reached number-one in the list of "Top 10 Malayalam films of 2012" compiled by Oneindia.in. It is considered a box office blockbuster, grossing about 18.9 crore The film bagged 3 National Film Awards, including one for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Dialogues for Anjali Menon. The jury commented,"An excellent advertisement for ‘Desi Enterprise’, the film conveys a strong message of seeking realization, compassion and contentment through service to the society at large!" LESS